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heading into the second debate, the obama campaign says it is changing strategy. advisers admit the president gave long-winded answers that did not connect emotionally with the audience. what a difference a day makes. >> absolutely. >> timid and lethargic wednesday. then that yesterday. >>> absolutely. forget any preconceived notions you may have about elephants and their eating habits. take a look at these polite little elephants you see here with table manner that would make emily post smile. >> not only that, the asian elephants are working on maintaining their girlish figures stick with fresh fruits and veggies. visiting des moines, iowa, through the weekend as part of the ringling brothers barnum and bailey circus. >> love elephants. >> our snack room at 2:00 a.m. >> i didn't get any snacks. nobody introduced me to the snack bar. >> wasn't the full-fledged, overnight orientation. >> when does that begin? i'm waiting. >> food comes shortly and caffeine. coming up next, late-night comics get their chance to weigh in on the debate. showed no mercy. >> absolutely
heading into the second debate, the obama campaign says it is changing strategy. advisers admit the president gave long-winded answers that did not connect emotionally with the audience. what a difference a day makes. >> absolutely. >> timid and lethargic wednesday. then that yesterday. >>> absolutely. forget any preconceived notions you may have about elephants and their eating habits. take a look at these polite little elephants you see here with table manner that would...
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lived there ten years. through hurricane katrina. and you know, just from, speak on the new orleans example for a second, obviously a lot of play. but one, the magnitude beyond race of what happened. 80% of the city under water, coupled with bad politics, between the mayor, governor, governor and president all that played a role i think in some of the reprehensible scenes you saw after the storm to say it was simply racist is kind of, under estimating the extent of the problems we saw in '05. so, we'll see how this plays tonight. >> he said poor people need help with basic skills, how to shop, how to show up for work on time, how to wear the right clothes, how to act appropriately. and he also said -- we don't need to build highways, out in the suburbs. we should be investing in minority owned businesses in our neighborhoods. >> a lot of politicians pander to the crowd. >> the president's inflection and cadence was different in that video the way he was speaking was different talking to a largely black crowd. again, after that jeremi
lived there ten years. through hurricane katrina. and you know, just from, speak on the new orleans example for a second, obviously a lot of play. but one, the magnitude beyond race of what happened. 80% of the city under water, coupled with bad politics, between the mayor, governor, governor and president all that played a role i think in some of the reprehensible scenes you saw after the storm to say it was simply racist is kind of, under estimating the extent of the problems we saw in '05....
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yul see what's different this year. you're watching "world news now." >> announcer: abc's >>> another sign that spring is well springing in washington. first lady michelle obama just planted her fruits and veggies. >> it was the fourth annual spring planting. we get to the root of the story. >> all right. let's plant. >> reporter: new to the white house garden this year, five varieties pof tateos, including purple peruvian, red thumb and mountain rose. and dozens of schoolchildren from north carolina, iowa and pennsylvania, important states for president obama's re-election. but it was planting, not politics, that stole the spotlight. michelle obama got help with potatoes and mustard greens from girl scouts. they smelled dill and cilantro and sprinkled their seeds. the message? healthy living starts with fruits and vegetables. >> a lot of times when you grow your own vegetables and fruits, they taste really good. they taste better than a lot of stuff you'll get in a grocery store. trust me. >> reporter: students munched
yul see what's different this year. you're watching "world news now." >> announcer: abc's >>> another sign that spring is well springing in washington. first lady michelle obama just planted her fruits and veggies. >> it was the fourth annual spring planting. we get to the root of the story. >> all right. let's plant. >> reporter: new to the white house garden this year, five varieties pof tateos, including purple peruvian, red thumb and mountain rose....
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the man who admits killing etan patz in new york in 1979 says she reported him to police years ago. she claims she told camden, new jersey, police she'd heard a rumor her brother pedro confessed to the killing at a prayer group. she says after giving her statement to a uniformed policeman she never heard from anyone in law enforcement. >> the police never got back to me. they never called me. nobody ever said anything. i was suspecting at least a detective or somebody to say something but nobody ever did. >> hernandez admits she cannot remember exactly when she made that report. as for the camden police department, well, they are not commenting, rob. >> three teens in tampa are in big trouble this morning after a prank caused a really serious injury. noah grant was hit in the eye with an egg. police say it was thrown from a speeding car as those teens were riding in. the impacted egg was so great that a bone near his eye was fractured. >> the egg being thrown out the window at such a high speed of the vehicle makes the item travel at that same speed. and the fact that it just hit hi
the man who admits killing etan patz in new york in 1979 says she reported him to police years ago. she claims she told camden, new jersey, police she'd heard a rumor her brother pedro confessed to the killing at a prayer group. she says after giving her statement to a uniformed policeman she never heard from anyone in law enforcement. >> the police never got back to me. they never called me. nobody ever said anything. i was suspecting at least a detective or somebody to say something but...
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all post three years after president obama ordered an additional 33,000 troops to battle the taliban and al qaeda, the final wave, left on schedule. defense secretary leon panetta says it is important to remember there are still 68,000 u.s. troops there and we are a nation at war. >>> teenager accused in a terror plot in chicago celebrates his 19th birthday in jail. doud was denied bond at a court hearing yesterday. accused of trying to blow up a bar in downtown chicago with a fake bomb as part of an fbi sting. prosecutors claim he told an undercover agent he wanted to mount an attack because the u.s. was at war with islam and muslims. >>> also from chicago, new evidence the anger that pilots are expressing against american airlines. they called this their informational picketing at o'hare airport. facing labor unrest, in flight cancellations and scheduling problems. as jim avila reports, things are so tense, couple flight attendants got personal in front of the passengers. >> reporter: more american airlines delays but noth like four hours passengers suffered through when flight att
all post three years after president obama ordered an additional 33,000 troops to battle the taliban and al qaeda, the final wave, left on schedule. defense secretary leon panetta says it is important to remember there are still 68,000 u.s. troops there and we are a nation at war. >>> teenager accused in a terror plot in chicago celebrates his 19th birthday in jail. doud was denied bond at a court hearing yesterday. accused of trying to blow up a bar in downtown chicago with a fake...
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. >> reporter: four years ago then-senator obama announced he picked joe biden his runningmate via a text message. >> that seems very 2008 right now. you can do more with an app, you can engage in a two-way conversation potentially, you can engage in social networking. >> reporter: the romney campaign kept their search very close to the vest. romney has been asked many times, many ways what he is looking for. he has given, small, perhaps, obvious hints. >> i can assure you that even though i have not chosen the person who will be my vice president, that person will be a conservative. >> reporter: the abc news veep tracker is, rob portman and tim pawlenty at the top of the list. both have tried to dodge question as but their chances, but two weeks ago, pawlenty had this to say to abc. >> everybody brings something different to the table. in terms of their experiences, perspectives. we are a product where we are from and raised. >> reporter: under consideration, marco rubio, and wisconsin congressman paul ryan. but could the timing of the announcement be determined by a horse? ann romn
. >> reporter: four years ago then-senator obama announced he picked joe biden his runningmate via a text message. >> that seems very 2008 right now. you can do more with an app, you can engage in a two-way conversation potentially, you can engage in social networking. >> reporter: the romney campaign kept their search very close to the vest. romney has been asked many times, many ways what he is looking for. he has given, small, perhaps, obvious hints. >> i can assure...
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. >> president obama is a very gifted speaker. the man has been on the national stage many years. this is milt's first time on this stage. >> reporter: paul ryan, vice presidential nominee preparing for his own debate avoided giving details of the romney tax plan even when he was pressed. >> you haven't given me the math. >> well, i don't have the, it would take me too long to go through all the math. >> reporter: the president is in nevada tonight for what insiders call three days of debate camp at a resort outside of las vegas. they too are trying to lower expectations and believe accounts that the romney campaign is convinced debates are about moments. >> the idea that i am anti-immigrant is repulsive. >> romney will come armed with several one-liners. >> clearly, they have been practicing zirng angers and linr months. that's not what the american people are looking for. >> the president is being coached to be crisper and shorten his answers. the former democratic candidate says mr. obama need to avoid being irritable. >> he has to relax, show a little sense of humor. show why
. >> president obama is a very gifted speaker. the man has been on the national stage many years. this is milt's first time on this stage. >> reporter: paul ryan, vice presidential nominee preparing for his own debate avoided giving details of the romney tax plan even when he was pressed. >> you haven't given me the math. >> well, i don't have the, it would take me too long to go through all the math. >> reporter: the president is in nevada tonight for what...
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the number of people filing for jobless benefits last week hit a four-year low. about 348,000 applications were filed last week, and that number has not been that low since march 2008. >> good news, indeed. >>> all right. president obama's order to fast track the southern segment of the keystone pipeline has now come under fire this morning, especially from republicans who say the move is nothing more than a publicity stunt. here's abc's karen travers. >> reporter: oklahoma isn't a traditional battleground state. that's where president obama brought his campaign message. the president announced plans to fast track an oil pipeline from oklahoma to oil refineries on the gulf coast of texas. >> cut through the red tape, break through the bureaucratic hurdles, and make this project a priority. >> reporter: this nearly 500-mile stretch is the southern leg of the controversial keystone pipeline. that would have run from canada to the gulf coast. the president rejected the full pipeline in january, a decision that republicans continue to blast him for. the administratio
the number of people filing for jobless benefits last week hit a four-year low. about 348,000 applications were filed last week, and that number has not been that low since march 2008. >> good news, indeed. >>> all right. president obama's order to fast track the southern segment of the keystone pipeline has now come under fire this morning, especially from republicans who say the move is nothing more than a publicity stunt. here's abc's karen travers. >> reporter: oklahoma...
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the obama campaign doesn't feel as good about north carolina or colorado four years ago. two very different states. rob, paula, a lot of buzz about whether or not they can fill that very large stadium behind us, all the way in the distance. carolina panthers stadium, seats 75,000 people. that its a lot to fill. hoping to get activists energized get them thursday. bring out james taylor, all sorts of musical acts. but it is going to be raining. so that may put a damper on all the festivities. hoping for a beg croig crowd. >> loyalists will have their umbrellas. >> ponchos. >> 75,000. tall order the see what happens thursday night. karen travers reporting live from sherry lo from -- charlotte, north carolina. thank you. stay with abc new, we cover the dnc, take-up to charlotte on "america this morning" and "gma" and diane sawyer and george stephanopoulos will anchor our live coverage from charlotte starting tomorrow night at 10:00 eastern time. tune in. >>> president obama heads to louisiana later today to see the damage from hurricane isaac firsthand. yesterday, homeland s
the obama campaign doesn't feel as good about north carolina or colorado four years ago. two very different states. rob, paula, a lot of buzz about whether or not they can fill that very large stadium behind us, all the way in the distance. carolina panthers stadium, seats 75,000 people. that its a lot to fill. hoping to get activists energized get them thursday. bring out james taylor, all sorts of musical acts. but it is going to be raining. so that may put a damper on all the festivities....
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this presidential campaign has been going on for nearly two years and finally it's debate season for the nominees. the time when americans seem to really start paying attention. president obama's rehearsing with senator john kerry and mitt romney is squaring off against senator rob portman. both candidates have challenges and checklists. president obama's working on shorter answers, trying to avoid sounding like the professor he was before the white house. democrats say he needs to look strong and forceful and not appear irritated or impatient. >> they're trying to get him into the mode of being able to answer questions, short, concisely, and to the point, and so it's much more like his mannerisms and his style and the way he comes across as opposed to information in this. >> reporter: and mitt romney? he has to seem relatable, especially after his 47% comment. how can he do that? show compassion? show he's competent and connect with the voters? >> on those three cs that's where he really has got to do well. >> reporter: romney arrived in colorado to continue his debate prep but took
this presidential campaign has been going on for nearly two years and finally it's debate season for the nominees. the time when americans seem to really start paying attention. president obama's rehearsing with senator john kerry and mitt romney is squaring off against senator rob portman. both candidates have challenges and checklists. president obama's working on shorter answers, trying to avoid sounding like the professor he was before the white house. democrats say he needs to look strong...
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from commander and chief obama writing an excuse for that little boy who missed class -- >> soto the celebration of britain's queen elizabeth and her 60 years on the throne, here our friday rewind. >> you've been here all night? >> yes in the pouring rain. >> why? >> for our queen. >> she's always been a constant. she's so reliable, dependable, and i think it's -- people love her for that. >> the only sad thing about this evening is that my father couldn't be here with us. but, ladies and gentlemen, if we shout loud enough, he might just hear us in hospital. >> the defendant's wife lied to this court. she stated she had no money when in fact, the records show she did. >> if one of the things he says, believe me, i don't lie, boom, this is going to come up. >>> more and more companies will recognize that childhood obesity is a huge and growing problem. and that companies will step up and join the effort. >> tonight we tell wisconsin, we tell our country and we tell people all across the globe that voters really do want leaders who stand up and make the tough decisions. >>> hey. i just
from commander and chief obama writing an excuse for that little boy who missed class -- >> soto the celebration of britain's queen elizabeth and her 60 years on the throne, here our friday rewind. >> you've been here all night? >> yes in the pouring rain. >> why? >> for our queen. >> she's always been a constant. she's so reliable, dependable, and i think it's -- people love her for that. >> the only sad thing about this evening is that my father...
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and another big obama fund raiser four years age how much money did you raise? >> i can't disclose that. >> between $200,000 and $500,000 and was later appointed. and steve spinner, raised more than $500,000. this reward a job at department of energy where he pushed for the controversial $535 million federal len to the now bankrupt solyndra company, a loan never repaid. when we found spinner honored among big donors this year in charlotte he want out a side exit. democrating party official blocked our camera crew from following. yet another $500,000 fund raiser here this week, chicago stockbroker, raj fernando, named to the board, resigned after abc news asked about his qualifications to be on the board. it was not something fernando wanted to talk about this week. >> who are you? >> with abc news. >> we were ordered to stop asking questions of fernando, leave the hotel or face arrest. >> leave the property or you will be arrested. rip i will be arrested for asking questions. the democrats look to say they're different than the republicans more owe any but their
and another big obama fund raiser four years age how much money did you raise? >> i can't disclose that. >> between $200,000 and $500,000 and was later appointed. and steve spinner, raised more than $500,000. this reward a job at department of energy where he pushed for the controversial $535 million federal len to the now bankrupt solyndra company, a loan never repaid. when we found spinner honored among big donors this year in charlotte he want out a side exit. democrating party...
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that's given out every year. and so nice of the first lady to show up. >> do you think they asked her and she declined or -- >> i don't thing secret service would let the slimers get anywhere near her. >>> who would you cast to play steve jobs in a movie about steve jobs? >> what do you think of jim caviezel? >> i don't even know who that is. >> he's the guy -- he's got this quiet intensity about him. >> hollywood thought ashton kutcher is the right way to go. i don't know. maybe it will be good. apparently he is about to play steve jobs in an indy biopic. everyone wants to know whether or not he's going to sign a deal for another season of "two and a half men." sources tell e! he most likely will return to "two and a half men." kutcher would film jobs while on hiatus from the cbs comedy. do you think they look alike? >> there may be some physical resemblance there. especially jobs early on in the early '80s where he had that mane of hair there. i don't know. >> it's certainly flattering to jobs, that's for sure.
that's given out every year. and so nice of the first lady to show up. >> do you think they asked her and she declined or -- >> i don't thing secret service would let the slimers get anywhere near her. >>> who would you cast to play steve jobs in a movie about steve jobs? >> what do you think of jim caviezel? >> i don't even know who that is. >> he's the guy -- he's got this quiet intensity about him. >> hollywood thought ashton kutcher is the right...
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. >> an estimated 13 million students are bullied each year. and as mr. obama pointed out, he cares deeply about this issue, not just as the president but as a father. >>> well, the army sergeant accused -- formal charges are expected to be filed against the soldier within a week. as he arrived in kansas, attorney john henry browne said the soldier's family stands behind him. abc's neal karlinsky has more. >> reporter: sergeant robert bales' attorney in kansas planned toñr meet with him faceo face for the very first time. >> everybody who gets deployed to the middle east probably has some form of ptsd. he was okay on the phone. certainly willing and anxious to sies. >> reporter: the 38-year-old is being kem ing kept in a cell ve like this one in solitary confinement alone to ponder the murders of 16 afghan civilians. the possible sentence, either life behind bars or the death penalty. >> i don't think it's a slam dunk case. notwithstanding the number of victims. the government may well have some very, very substantial problems in investigating this case
. >> an estimated 13 million students are bullied each year. and as mr. obama pointed out, he cares deeply about this issue, not just as the president but as a father. >>> well, the army sergeant accused -- formal charges are expected to be filed against the soldier within a week. as he arrived in kansas, attorney john henry browne said the soldier's family stands behind him. abc's neal karlinsky has more. >> reporter: sergeant robert bales' attorney in kansas planned toñr...
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michelle obama was showing off beau to tourists at the white house. as mitt romney was trying to keep this race from becoming vote 2012, "when animals attack." >> literally. >> reporter: yes, literally. one of the democrats ts favorite attacks on romney centers on an irish setter that romney owned in the 1980s. on a family road trip romney put the dog in a crate, then tied it to the roof of a car before driving full speed to canada, whereupon the dog relieved himself in fear on the roof. >> we loved the dog. it was where he was comfortable. >> reporter: it was mocked in this video from moveon.org, protested outside the westminster dog show. even senior obama strategist david axelrod tweeted this photo, writing, "how loving dog owners transport their dogs." with all the real concerns out there, it may seem awfully trivial. so why then are they doing it? well, pets are political. >> presidents have always had their photographs taken with their animals. they want to show the american people that they are normal people like you or i. >> reporter: yes, it
michelle obama was showing off beau to tourists at the white house. as mitt romney was trying to keep this race from becoming vote 2012, "when animals attack." >> literally. >> reporter: yes, literally. one of the democrats ts favorite attacks on romney centers on an irish setter that romney owned in the 1980s. on a family road trip romney put the dog in a crate, then tied it to the roof of a car before driving full speed to canada, whereupon the dog relieved himself in...
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obama? >> well, start packing. that's what i'd like to say. >> his wife ann was more measured. >> i believe it's mitt's time. i believe that the country needs the kind of leadership that he is going to be able to offer. >> reporter: on the trail, romney zeroed in on what republicans see as a winning issue. >> 92.3% of the people who have lost jobs have been women. his failures have hurt women. >> reporter: on sunday, treasury secretary tim geithner pushed back. >> oh, it's a ridiculous argument. been largely debunked this week by the people who have looked at it. early job losses were concentrated in manufacturing and construction. a lot of men lost jobs then. a lot of women lost jobs later on. >> reporter: he told abc news he's picked a long-time aide to head up the process but didn't give any hints as to who is on his short list. rob and tanya, back to you. >> he's considered very methodical. this will not be a quick pick. he will have thought this through. >> again, lessons learned from mccain and palin from fou
obama? >> well, start packing. that's what i'd like to say. >> his wife ann was more measured. >> i believe it's mitt's time. i believe that the country needs the kind of leadership that he is going to be able to offer. >> reporter: on the trail, romney zeroed in on what republicans see as a winning issue. >> 92.3% of the people who have lost jobs have been women. his failures have hurt women. >> reporter: on sunday, treasury secretary tim geithner pushed...
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. >> president obama is a very gifted speaker. the man has been on the national stage for many years. >> i have absolute confidence when we get to thursday morning, george, all of you will be shaking your head saying it's a brand-new race with 33 days to go. >> under the president's policies, middle-income americans have been buried, they're just being crushed. i will not under any circumstances raise taxes on middle-income families. >> now, five weeks before the election, he is saying that his big bold idea is never mind. >> this time he seemed just a little bit detached. didn't want to be there. >> knowing he is behind. he need to win. came in and fought the fight stylistically. i think he put the president on the defensive a number of times. >> the seats flipped backward, and so people were essentially on the laps of the passengers behind them with their legs up in the air. >> i have never seen anything like that in all my years, 30 years of covering the airline industry. >> you say you are optimistic that you and maria will on
. >> president obama is a very gifted speaker. the man has been on the national stage for many years. >> i have absolute confidence when we get to thursday morning, george, all of you will be shaking your head saying it's a brand-new race with 33 days to go. >> under the president's policies, middle-income americans have been buried, they're just being crushed. i will not under any circumstances raise taxes on middle-income families. >> now, five weeks before the...
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>> reporter: four years ago this week, then senator obama drew a chapel hill crowd more than twice that size. >> thank you so much. >>eporter: and this is his prlem. ung voters still support the president overwhelmingly. 60% to mitt romney's 34%. less enthusiastic nothan tuch hey were in 2008. the present isighting that apathy in his two-day tour of three college campuses in votal battleground states. north carolina, colorado and iowa. >> you know, honestly, i just wasn't really that interested. >> nobody is really standing out for me as the person i really support. >> reporter: while four years ago, mr. obama's get out the vote was about music -- ♪ obama >> reporter: -- and celebrities and lofty ideals, his message was more steak than sizzle. unless congress acts to extend the current law, on july 1st, student an interest rates wi double. >> anybody here can afford to no!an extra $1,000 now? >> >> i didn't think so. >> reporter: this was billed as an official white house event, not a campaign ral. >> can i get an amen. >> amen. >> reporter: but the president provided a contrast with
>> reporter: four years ago this week, then senator obama drew a chapel hill crowd more than twice that size. >> thank you so much. >>eporter: and this is his prlem. ung voters still support the president overwhelmingly. 60% to mitt romney's 34%. less enthusiastic nothan tuch hey were in 2008. the present isighting that apathy in his two-day tour of three college campuses in votal battleground states. north carolina, colorado and iowa. >> you know, honestly, i just...
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four years. and you didn't see -- did see a softer side when he opened up about his mother. the first time he has ever gone that far, who ran for senate. >> teared up talking about his kids. >> when he found out, the way he found out his dad died, he put a rose on her bed, near, her night stand every morning. that's how she found out when he didn't put a rose. >> obviously as a caveat, this week the republicans, next week the democrats. i think, the speeches are one thing. and you have to go do some research and fact checking, web sites out there that really lay it out, what's truth, what's not, what is exaggerated, what's embellished. what's partial truth. that kind of thing. there are issues out there. the 12 million jobs, issues of women. the issues about bain, his support of detroit. there are issues as next week with the democrats. go and do independent research. and talk, and, you know find out -- a fuller picture than what you hear for the stage craft of political conventions. so, also ano
four years. and you didn't see -- did see a softer side when he opened up about his mother. the first time he has ever gone that far, who ran for senate. >> teared up talking about his kids. >> when he found out, the way he found out his dad died, he put a rose on her bed, near, her night stand every morning. that's how she found out when he didn't put a rose. >> obviously as a caveat, this week the republicans, next week the democrats. i think, the speeches are one thing. and...
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this year. going to have a little mock debate with romney and get hem ready for the debate. >> he prepped john mccain four years ago. he, also prepped, george w. so this is something that he is very good at. it is his strength. and, very interested to see his, his impression of barack obama. but very popular senator. he was a hot name at one point, along, tim pawlenty to be on the ticket. interesting you see the guys that were mentioned to be on the ticket with romney are now some how involved in very high profile, very high profile actions with the rnc, chris christie will give the keynote speech tonight. which should be very interesting. marco rubio, jeb bush, ron portman. bringing the guys into the fold that were mentioned at one point or another. >> coalescing. a >> "world news tonight" with diane sawyer and george stephanopoulos tonight through thursday. >>> first day back at a maryland high school ended in violence when a 15-year-old student opened fire in the cafeteria. the boy reportedly
this year. going to have a little mock debate with romney and get hem ready for the debate. >> he prepped john mccain four years ago. he, also prepped, george w. so this is something that he is very good at. it is his strength. and, very interested to see his, his impression of barack obama. but very popular senator. he was a hot name at one point, along, tim pawlenty to be on the ticket. interesting you see the guys that were mentioned to be on the ticket with romney are now some how...
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president obama has called the family of 30-year-old border patrol agent nicholas ivy who was killed early yesterday. >> mr. obama promised that ivy's family that those responsible will be found. abc's cecilia vega reports from southern, arizona. >> reporter: it is remote, dangerous, and deadly, and it was here on this dusty stretch of land where arizona meets mexico that three border patrol agents were fired on. one made it out safely. another was shot twice and expected to recover. but the third agent, 30-year-old nicholas ivy, was shot dead. >> we suspect that this is probably some type of narcotics trafficking event. that these agents encountered. but at this time, that would be speculative. >> reporter: the three agents headed to a spot just three miles north of the border. as they headed up a desert hill, someone fired right at them in what is being described as an ambush. the agents work in the naco, arizona, station, named two weeks ago for brian terry, the last border patrol agent fatly shot on duty. his 2010 death from a firearm sold through the notorious fast and furious o
president obama has called the family of 30-year-old border patrol agent nicholas ivy who was killed early yesterday. >> mr. obama promised that ivy's family that those responsible will be found. abc's cecilia vega reports from southern, arizona. >> reporter: it is remote, dangerous, and deadly, and it was here on this dusty stretch of land where arizona meets mexico that three border patrol agents were fired on. one made it out safely. another was shot twice and expected to...
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. >>> a year ago president obama gave the order to have osama bin laden killed in that high-risk operation. >> a night we remember well. well, my co-anchor at the time and current anchor for seattle affiliate peggy bunker had the opportunity to bring you that historic news. a look back now inside the news vault from may 2nd, 2011. >> the mission to kill bin laden was carried out by navy s.e.a.l.s in a city not far from the capital of pakistan. >> thousands of americans are gathering around the nation to share their joy over bin laden's death. this was the scene at times square in new york as hundreds chanted and waved signs. >> this has president obama earlier at the white house. >> tonight, i can report to the american people and to the world that the united states has conducted an operation that killed osama bin laden, the leader of al qaeda. and a terrorist who's responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women and children. let me say to the families who lost loved ones on 9/11, that we have never forgotten your loss, nor wavered in our commitment to see that we do whatev
. >>> a year ago president obama gave the order to have osama bin laden killed in that high-risk operation. >> a night we remember well. well, my co-anchor at the time and current anchor for seattle affiliate peggy bunker had the opportunity to bring you that historic news. a look back now inside the news vault from may 2nd, 2011. >> the mission to kill bin laden was carried out by navy s.e.a.l.s in a city not far from the capital of pakistan. >> thousands of...
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shows the mitt romney at 49 losing to obama with 47. much closer in that regard. >> so the first one wednesday. then we have two more coming up. biggest one no doubt. >> 36 days to go. >> 36 days to go. my goodness. >> not that we are counting. >>> as the the war in afghanistan winds down, the u.s. military reached a grim new milestone. 2,000 service members have now died in the war. the latest casualty, it was over the weekend when a soldier died in a fire fight with afghan troops. an american civilian contractor was also killed in that battle. >>> all right, new findings this morning in the government's botched gun tracking program, fast and furious, with dozens more firearms linked to crimes in mexico. our new partner univision, reports 57 undiscovered guns, connected to fast and furious, recovered at the sites of murde least two massacres. >>> a detroit area woman who collected welfare despite winning $1 million lottery, found drug of possible drug overdose. amanda clayton was on probation for fraud paid back $5,500 to the state of
shows the mitt romney at 49 losing to obama with 47. much closer in that regard. >> so the first one wednesday. then we have two more coming up. biggest one no doubt. >> 36 days to go. >> 36 days to go. my goodness. >> not that we are counting. >>> as the the war in afghanistan winds down, the u.s. military reached a grim new milestone. 2,000 service members have now died in the war. the latest casualty, it was over the weekend when a soldier died in a fire...
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each attacked president obama's tenure in the white house. >> these past four years we have suffered no shortage of words in the white house. what is missing is leadership in the white house! >> we do not have a choice. we cannot be -- reluctant to lead. you cannot lead from behind. >> john mccain on his 76th birthday took the stage to say america drifted away from its traditional role of global leadership. >>> protestor numbers are far less than 15,000 expected. in fact, three arrests connected to the convention. dozens of supporters of planned parenthood rallied near the convention center. republicans are attempting to take away access to women's health care by defunding the organization. also another separate incident. didn't get a lot of attention this week, primarily because of, all of the storm coverage. apparently an incident in which two attendees, not saying delegates, attendees at the convention were thrown out because they threw some peanuts at a black camera woman from cnn. >> what they said is horrifying. >> threw the peanuts at her. this is how we feed the animals. that
each attacked president obama's tenure in the white house. >> these past four years we have suffered no shortage of words in the white house. what is missing is leadership in the white house! >> we do not have a choice. we cannot be -- reluctant to lead. you cannot lead from behind. >> john mccain on his 76th birthday took the stage to say america drifted away from its traditional role of global leadership. >>> protestor numbers are far less than 15,000 expected. in...
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the controversial law two years ago. during oral arguments in april, the court seemed sympathetic to the challenges arizona faced with illegal immigration. justice kennedy said the state of arizona has a massive emergency with social disruption, economic disruption, residents leaving the state because of a flood of immigrants. for now arizona law enforcement officials can continue to check the immigration status of every person that is stopped or arrested. >> it is to determine whether you are in this country illegally, when you have suspicion, i think that's important. we have been doing it anyway for four years. >> reporter: some arizona residents say the threat of racial profiling is still very real. >> it is very scary for me, to, you know, have that in the back of my head i could still be pulled over and maybe deported. >> reporter: governor brewer claimed victory. >> the state of arizona and senate bill 1070 was vindicated and the heart of the bill was upheld. >> reporter: after arizona officials check immigration
the controversial law two years ago. during oral arguments in april, the court seemed sympathetic to the challenges arizona faced with illegal immigration. justice kennedy said the state of arizona has a massive emergency with social disruption, economic disruption, residents leaving the state because of a flood of immigrants. for now arizona law enforcement officials can continue to check the immigration status of every person that is stopped or arrested. >> it is to determine whether...
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as president obama travels the country or across the street, you, the taxpayer, foot most of the bill. since presidential travel expert brendan doherty. >> the taxpayer always pays for all the advance work that goes into a trip. the logistics that accompany the president. the transport of the motorcade and marine one. the security, the equipment, all the mobile white house that accompanies the president. >> you know we follow all the rules and regulations to ensure that the dnc or other relevant political committee pays what is required for the president or first lady to travel to political events. >> reporter: the president's campaign picks up part of the tab, but it's a complicated and secret formula. that reimbursement does not offset the true cost of presidential travel. air force one costs an estimated $180,000 per hour to operate. by law, the obama campaign pays the government based on what it could cost to charter a 737, not surprisingly, that's considerably less. >> presidents of both parties have done this and they all say they are following the law and follow the formula. th
as president obama travels the country or across the street, you, the taxpayer, foot most of the bill. since presidential travel expert brendan doherty. >> the taxpayer always pays for all the advance work that goes into a trip. the logistics that accompany the president. the transport of the motorcade and marine one. the security, the equipment, all the mobile white house that accompanies the president. >> you know we follow all the rules and regulations to ensure that the dnc or...
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and that they won't be better offen four years if mitt romney is elected. rob, diana. >> karen, we know the first lady is speaking what can we expect from her? >> diana, she its the president's closer. she is not a secret weapon any more. democrats love her on the campaign trail. they love to get her more out on the campaign trail. this speech is different than ann romney's. not her introducing the president to americans. they have done that. really what the first lady is expected to do tonight is to try to reach out to disappointed 2008 voters, the ones who really bought into the hope and change sales pitch he delivered. and they think he hasn't fulfilled the promise. a big speech for the first lady to talk about the president's values, to talk about his vision, and to really paint him as a human. she can do this better than any surrogate can. she can do this better than any politician can. she knows him best. >> of course, battle for the -- the female vote is critical. people are watching what the wives are saying. the idea, are folks better off now than
and that they won't be better offen four years if mitt romney is elected. rob, diana. >> karen, we know the first lady is speaking what can we expect from her? >> diana, she its the president's closer. she is not a secret weapon any more. democrats love her on the campaign trail. they love to get her more out on the campaign trail. this speech is different than ann romney's. not her introducing the president to americans. they have done that. really what the first lady is expected...
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>>> well, foreign policy does seem to be one of president obama's strengths during this election year. the latest abc news poll shows 56% approve of the way the president handles the threat of terrorism. nearly half support the president's foreign policies. far more americans simply trust the president when it comes to fighting terrorism more so than they trust the republican front-runner. on top of that nearly 20 points now separate the president from romney on foreign affairs issues. >>> meanwhile, rick santorum's campaign is scrambling to take advantage of his newfound momentum following his victories on tuesday. santorum has scheduled new fund-raisers, and staffers are trying to set up offices in key states. abc's david muir explains how santorum swept to his upset wins. >> and if you can get a hand on rick and -- >> reporter: a group prayer in texas after rick santorum's sweep. supporters hopeful santorum's moment in the spotlight after winning colorado, missouri, and minnesota will last. santorum pointing out moments after his stunning victories that this time the difference, he
>>> well, foreign policy does seem to be one of president obama's strengths during this election year. the latest abc news poll shows 56% approve of the way the president handles the threat of terrorism. nearly half support the president's foreign policies. far more americans simply trust the president when it comes to fighting terrorism more so than they trust the republican front-runner. on top of that nearly 20 points now separate the president from romney on foreign affairs issues....
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tonight another four years for president barack obama. as a night of hard-won battleground state wins propelled him to victory over mitt romney. all the votes have not yet ben counted. as of right now the president has 303 electoral votes. well over the 270 votes required to win. mitt romney has 206. as for the popular vote, a thinner margin. barack obama with just over 55 million. mitt romney with just about 1 million fewer votes. tonight thousand of obama supporters poured into the streets of washington december tdecember -- washington, d.c. to celebrate outside the white house. here in times square, outside, abc's own election headquarters. thousand more, cheering and waving signs. but right now in chicago, my co-anchor terry moran reports from the biggest sell brags eg them all with president obama and his campaign. terry. >> what a night it was. cleaning up behind me. chicago is going to be rocking all night. no question. victory is sweet for president obama and his supporters. maybe sweeter this time than it was the last time. last
tonight another four years for president barack obama. as a night of hard-won battleground state wins propelled him to victory over mitt romney. all the votes have not yet ben counted. as of right now the president has 303 electoral votes. well over the 270 votes required to win. mitt romney has 206. as for the popular vote, a thinner margin. barack obama with just over 55 million. mitt romney with just about 1 million fewer votes. tonight thousand of obama supporters poured into the streets of...